Independence Day Parade

A platoon from the Indian Reserve Battalion of Karnataka participating in the 71st Independence day parade rehearsal, as part of the exchange programme between Kerala and Karnataka at Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala on August 10, 2017. One platoon from Kerala Armed Police has been sent to participate in the parade taking place in Karnataka. This is the second year when such an exchange is happening. The initiative was mooted by the Center in 2016 to improve harmony between neighboring states across the country. India will mark Independence Day on August 15.